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Chandler Jones makes an appearance on 'Jeopardy,' but not how you might expect

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The Arizona Cardinals do not typically get much national attention. It is partly because of their history, their location and, more recently, their lack of success. However, Cardinals pass rusher Chandler Jones got a mention on a classic game show, on Jeopardy.

He himself was not on the show but his name came up in a question, undoubtedly about sports or the NFL.

The correct answer, or question, as it should be phrased was, “What are sacks?”

Jones has had more sacks than any other player in the three years he has played for the Cardinals. He led the team with 13 last season and, in just three seasons, is in seventh place all-time in team history.

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Acho, drafted by the Cardinals in 2011 and who played four seasons for them, did not name names or specific teams, nor did he accuse any one person or organization of anything, but the examples he gave could be tied to the Cardinals.

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The Arizona Cardinals re-signed running back Kenyan Drake this offseason on a one-year transition tag deal, which will pay him almost $8.5 million in 2020. He rushed for 643 yards and eight touchdowns in eight games after being acquired via trade.

Over a 16-game season, that projects to 16 rushing touchdowns, which is the franchise record in a season.

Can he set a franchise record in 2020? Where can he finish season?

Seven players have finished with at least 10 rushing touchdowns. Check them out below.

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